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BearSpray
Shack

BearSpray
Shack

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Hassle free 24/7 rental machines making it super duper easy to rent bear spray for ONLY the days you need it–all at a price that won’t attack your wallet.

Rentals start as low as $10.

Locations

Locations around Glacier
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Glacier National Park

Locations around Yellowstone
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Yellowstone National Park

Locations in Grand Teton
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Grand Teton National Park

Bear Spray Rental Kiosk

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How it Works

Bear Spray Shack is similar to your favorite red movie rental box but for bear spray. You can rent AND return our bear spray canisters straight at the rental machine.

We geek out on technology, and the programing behind Bear Spray Shack validates that every canister rented will be un-sprayed, at full volume, and safe for re-distribution.

Walk-up Rentals

Bear Spray Shack has the first and only completely automated bear spray rental vending machines. Just walk-up and follow the on screen instructions. Check our Real Time Inventory Status before heading out.

Scan the Can

Every canister has a QR code on the side that will bring you to our On the Go page. Perfect for those who need instructions on how to use bear spray or anyone wanting a quick refresher.

Any Location Drop Off

Multiple 24/7 Shack locations means returning your can of bear spray has never been easier. Even if you’re out exploring nature from dusk to dawn, you can conveniently return your rental to any location, any time.

Don’t Skip the BS

Rentals start as low as $10.

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Bear Safety

When it comes to preserving your safety, peace of mind, and outdoor wildlife playgrounds at large, we believe that arming yourself with bear spray shouldn’t be a complicated or costly process.

Be Bear Aware

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How To Use
Bear Spray

If you’re not sure where to start with bear spray, we’ve got some tips and a step-by-step guide for how to use it that will make your life a lot easier—and maybe even save it!

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  • ❌ This video by hikers in Banff is an example of what NOT to do when a grizzly follows you down the trail. A couple and their dog encountered a well-known grizzly on the Taylor Lake Trail earlier this month, and have subsequently been charged by Parks Canada for having their dog off-leash. Here’s the rest of our ‘what not to do’ roundup: 1. The two hikers are separate: Best practices are to group up. 2. They didn’t try to get off trail (at least, this is not shown): When you first see a bear, you should back away slowly, move well off the trail, or wait at a safe distance for it to move on. 3. The hikers are retreating while the bear is following them: Parks Canada’s bear safety guidelines state that if a non-defensive bear (which this is) follows you, stop and stand your ground, and shout and act aggressively to try to intimidate the bear. The pair did yell, so points for that. 4. The hikers turned their backs to the bear: Even if retreating were the right call in this situation (it isn’t), the hikers should not have turned their backs on the bear while walking away. 5. The dog is off leash: Dogs can easily escalate an encounter to deadly levels, Parks Canada requires them to be on a leash of 3 meters or less. Per their website, visitors should, “Keep your dog on a leash and under physical control at all times. We recommend leaving your dog at home if you plan to camp, hike or go into the backcountry. Dogs can trigger aggressive behaviour from wildlife.” 6. They did not deploy bear spray: Because the bear approached very closely, the hikers should have deployed their bear spray. The noise might have scared the bear off, and bear spray lingers in the air, so the bear would have walked into a low dose of bear spray. Both scenarios could have safely ended the encounter.
  • We wanted to dispel some misinformation that we’ve seen circulating about grizzly bear behavior. Hikers in Grand Teton recently posted a video of a grizzly they encountered on a trail in the northern end of the park. The bear was standing on its hind legs, and the hikers assumed this was aggressive behavior. This is totally understandable! But we wanted to give future hikers some helpful intel about this bear behavior. Because bears walk on four legs, they don’t have as good a view of their surroundings as we do on our two legs. To get a better view, bears sometimes stand up on their hind legs! An attacking or charging bear would most likely be on all fours with its head down.
  • Most of the time, we’re here to tell you that you should carry bear spray in grizzly country, in the very unlikely case you encounter a charging bear. But there are several different situations and behaviors you might encounter! 1. If the grizzly is not looking at you, and does not appear interested: Give the bear space and back away slowly in the opposite direction. We know, this may not be the direction you WANTED to go. 2. Agitated/defensive grizzly: Stand your ground, hold your bear spray at the ready with the safety off, and discharge it if the bear comes in range. If the bear does not approach further, speak calmly until it moves away. 3. Charging grizzly: Deploy your bear spray! If the bear makes contact with you, go face down on the ground, covering your head and neck. 4. Predatory or curious grizzly (slow approach, or following you): Stand your ground, wave your arms and shout aggressively, prepare your bear spray. 5. Grizzly entering your tent: Fight back and deploy your bear spray towards its face. Keep in mind that the National Park Service has different recommendations for dealing with grizzly vs black bear behavior. These tips are for grizzlies, from the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee.
  • Just because you forgot your wallet doesn’t mean you have to cancel your hiking plans. Our rental machines take multiple forms of payment, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay! Ditch the traveler’s checks and join us in 2026.
  • If your crush hangs around national parks, is great to have along on a hike, can somehow travel 40 feet in less than 1 second, loves wearing yellow belt clips, and gets rejected at TSA every time...that’s not your crush, that’s bear spray! But you do look cute together!! Pick up your crush for a nature walk or camping at one of our Bear Spray Shack rental machines.
  • Even when you are on the shore of String Lake, two minutes from your car, you are still in bear country! Remember to always keep your bear spray handy, your backpack within reach, and never leave food unattended. Popular lakeshore and picnic areas often have bear boxes available - use them! According to Yellowstone’s bear biologist, bear boxes are the most successful method to prevent bears from becoming conditioned to human food. You can even sponsor a bear box through @ynpforever
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